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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell MPS
• Salary: $62,128 - $72,651 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + allowances + salary sacrifice benefits - ENC/END
• Permanent Part Time (56 hours per fortnight)

Join Our Team as an Enrolled Nurse at Cowell MPS!

Are you a dedicated Enrolled Nurse eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment? Cowell MPS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Enrolled Nurse to join our team and contribute to providing person-centred care to our patients.

About the Role: As an Enrolled Nurse at Cowell MPS, you will support the Registered Nurse/Midwife in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in line with regulatory and statutory requirements. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your nursing skills from novice to proficient practice, working under the guidance of experienced professionals while retaining responsibility for your actions and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Person-Centred Care: Provide compassionate and effective care to patients, engaging with them to ensure their needs and preferences are met.
• Assessment and Routine Procedures: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in patient assessment, care, and routine procedures relevant to your area of practice.
• Decision Making: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, plan and complete nursing care tasks, making decisions and taking initiative within your scope of practice.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to quality improvement efforts and engage in the evaluation and enhancement of care practices.
• Team Support: Assist other healthcare team members in providing care, including overseeing the work of Assistants in Nursing (AINs) and students.
• Education and Guidance: Provide education to patients, families, and carers, and contribute to the education of others, including coordinating and guiding student enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing.
• Professional Development: Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities, maintain a portfolio of learning and experience, and continue to enhance your skills and knowledge.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of nursing care in the healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice
• Ability to prioritise workload, recognise and report changes in clinical condition
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing person-centred care.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

This is a part time vacancy working 56 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 877406

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

24 September 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

877406 Enrolled Nurse - Job Pack.pdf

JCS+EN+final.pdf

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